PlayStation Move facts for kids
The PlayStation Move is a cool game controller that lets you play games using your body movements! It was made by Sony and works with the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 consoles. To know where you are moving, the PlayStation Move uses a special camera called the PlayStation Eye.
This fun controller first came out on September 15, 2010, in Europe. It then arrived in North America on September 17, 2010. Sony announced that they sold 15 million PlayStation Move units!
In 2016, the PlayStation Move made a comeback. It became a key part of the PlayStation VR system. With PlayStation VR, you can use the Move controllers to interact with objects in amazing virtual worlds.
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How PlayStation Move Works
The PlayStation Move is a special controller that senses how you move. It has a glowing ball on top that changes colors. This ball helps the PlayStation Eye camera see exactly where the controller is in the room.
Inside the controller, there are sensors that know if you are swinging it or pointing it. This means you can use your hands to do things in games. For example, you might swing it like a tennis racket or aim it like a bow and arrow.
The PlayStation Eye Camera
The PlayStation Eye camera is very important for the PlayStation Move. It sits near your TV and watches the glowing ball on your controller. It also tracks your body movements. This helps the game understand what you are doing.
The camera sends information to your PlayStation console. This allows the game to react to your actions in real time. It makes playing games feel more natural and immersive.
Sometimes, you might use another controller with the PlayStation Move. This is called the PlayStation Move navigation controller. It looks a bit like a smaller controller without the glowing ball.
The navigation controller has buttons and a joystick. You can use it to move your character around in a game. It works together with the main PlayStation Move controller. This gives you more ways to control your game.
Playing Games with PlayStation Move
Many games were made especially for the PlayStation Move. These games let you use the controller to do different actions. You might play sports games, adventure games, or even puzzle games.
For example, in a tennis game, you would swing the Move controller like a racket. In a shooting game, you might aim it like a gun. The PlayStation Move makes games more active and fun.
PlayStation Move and Virtual Reality
When PlayStation VR came out, the PlayStation Move found a new purpose. In virtual reality, you wear a headset that makes you feel like you are in another world. The Move controllers help you interact with that world.
You can use the Move controllers as your hands in VR games. This lets you pick up objects, open doors, or even fight enemies. It makes the virtual world feel even more real and exciting.
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The PlayStation Move features a variety of internal sensors to gauge orientation.
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PlayStation Move navigation controller
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The PS Move Sharp Shooter, a controller holder shaped like an assault rifle that was commonly sold in a bundle with PS Move controllers, PS Eye and the games Killzone 3 and Resistance 3.
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The PlayStation Eye is used in conjunction with the Move to track movement.
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In Spanish: PlayStation Move para niños
